Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/532,110

LEARNING DEVICE, LEARNING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Priority

Jan 11, 2023 — JP 2023-002389

Examiner

BRAHMACHARI, MANDRITA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +29.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 410 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BRAHMACHARI, MANDRITA View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

314 granted / 410 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+29.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

440

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.8%

+45.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 410 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 07, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.6%)

2y 11m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 410 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.